How many solutions does this equation have? 6x + 2 = x + 2

1 answer:

7 0

<h2>Hey there! </h2><h2> $\bold{SUBTRACT\ x\ to\ BOTH\ SIDES}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{6x+2-x=x+2-x}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{Cancel \ out: x -x\ because\ it\ us\ 0}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{Keep: 6x-x\ because\ that\ helps\ solve\ for\ x}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{6x-x =5x}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{New\ equation: 5x+2=2}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{SUBTRACT\ 2\ to\ BOTH\ SIDES}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{5x+2-2=2-2}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{Cancel\ out: 2-2\ (on\ the\ LEFT\ SIDE)\ because\ that\ gives\ you\ 0 }$ </h2><h2> $\bold{Keep: 2-2\ (on\ the\ RIGHT\ SIDE)\ because\ it\ helps\ us\ solve\ for\ x}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{2-2=0}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{New\ equation: 5x=0}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{DIVIDE\ 5\ to\ BOTH\ SIDES}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{\dfrac{5x}{5}=\dfrac{0}{5}}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{Cancel\ out: \dfrac{5}{5} \ because\ it\ gives\ you\ 1}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{Keep: \dfrac{0}{5}\ because\ it\ helps\ solve\ for\ x}$ </h2><h2> $\bold{x=\dfrac{0}{5}}$ </h2><h2> $\boxed{\boxed{\bold{Answer: \boxed{\bold{x=0}} }}}\huge\checkmark$ </h2><h2>Good luck on your assignment and enjoy your day! </h2><h3>~ $\frak{LoveYourselfFirst:)}$ </h3>